Sonic Sphere Explained

The Sonic Sphere is a multisensory, spherical concert hall that has been installed in various areas across the world since 2021.[1]

The hall combines 3D light and sound within its live performances. It includes a large number of speakers, creating an immersive soundscape that surrounds the audience, along with lighting effects on the sphere's surface.[2] [3] [4]

The design, inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen's 1970 Kugelauditorium, features lounge-type seating and giant nets for guests to lie on.

History and background

The Sonic Sphere was created by Ed Cooke (author), Merijn Royaards, and Nicholas Christie. The project has developed over a series of iterations, with the first version installed at the Chateau du Feÿ commune. The sphere has additionally appeared in London, Mexico, at Black Rock City, and in Miami.[5]

KA9 and KA10

The 9th version of Sonic Sphere, known as KA9, was featured at Burning Man in 2022.[6]

KA9 was upgraded and enhanced to appear at Love Burn in Miami in February 2023 as KA10.[7]

KA11 at The Shed, New York

The 11th iteration of this project, made its debut at The Shed in New York City's Hudson Yards in June 2023.[8] [9] [10] The Sonic Sphere measures 65 feet in diameter and was suspended within The Shed's 115-foot-tall McCourt space.[11] [12] [13]

The artists that exhibited at the Sonic Sphere in New York included Steve Reich, with his work "Music for 18 Musicians." Additionally, the event featured listening sessions of music remixed for spatial sound design, such as the xx's debut album from 2009. DJs Yaeji and Carl Craig contributed playlists, and pianist Igor Levit performed Morton Feldman's "Palais de Mari," accompanied by visuals from Rirkrit Tiravanija.[14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hernández . Javier C. . Enter the 50-Ton Concert Hall That Hangs Like a Disco Ball . 14 November 2023 . The New York Times . 23 June 2023.
  2. Web site: The Shed debuts Sonic Sphere suspended musical feature . Archinect . November 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: The Shed presents Sonic Sphere, a multisensory spherical concert hall . June 9, 2023 . Art Daily . November 13, 2023.
  4. Web site: luminous, floating concert hall will open this weekend at the SHED . Designboom . 2023-11-13.
  5. Web site: The Shed presents Sonic Sphere, a revolutionary new architectural space/multisensory spherical concert hall suspended in The Shed’s soaring McCourt . City Life Org . 2023-11-13.
  6. Web site: Mullenweg . Matt . Sonic Sphere and Empyrean Gate . ma.tt . Matt Mullenweg . August 2022 . 2023-11-13.
  7. Web site: A suspended spherical concert hall will hang in The Shed at Hudson Yards . 6sqft . 2023-11-13.
  8. Web site: A multi-sensory suspended spherical concert hall is opening at Hudson Yards . Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner . May 8, 2023 . Time Out . November 13, 2023.
  9. Web site: Sonic Sphere at Hudson Yards offers an out-of-this-world music experience . amNewYork . 2023-11-13.
  10. Web site: Dimanlig . Adrian . Viewspoints – Uniquely fascinating sonic/visual experiences at The Shed: The exquisitely intimate Kagami and the grandiose Sonic Sphere . Interludes . 2023-11-13.
  11. Web site: How The Shed's Sonic Sphere became the show of the summer . Elissaveta M. Brandon . June 16, 2023 . Fast Company . November 13, 2023.
  12. Web site: The Shed Presents Mid-Air Concert Hall, SONIC SPHERE . Broadway World . 2023-11-13.
  13. Web site: Sonic Sphere: Redefining Modernist Vision at The Shed in NYC . stupidDOPE . 2023-11-13.
  14. News: Hernández . Javier C. . Sonic Sphere Exhibition in New York . The New York Times . June 23, 2023 .
  15. Web site: The Shed announces Sonic Sphere concert hall w/ yunè pinku, UNIIQU3, Madame Gandhi, more . Brooklyn Vegan . 2023-11-13.

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